2012 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Bentley Continental GT and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 974 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental GT | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 567 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2320 kg | 1346 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 55 L |